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Causes
It is not clear what causes the imbalance of bacteria, but there are some things make you more likely to get it. The chances of having BV are higher if you:
have sex with new or multiple sexual partners
have another sexually...

People of all genders and sexual orientations practice fisting. Fisting is a slow, gentle process that needs plenty of lubrication, communication and trust.
How does it work?
Fisting works best when the receiver is already aroused. Warm-up...

Vaginal douching
For people who were born with a vagina (natal vagina), your vagina is a self-cleaning organ. Douching flushes out the healthy bacteria, changing the pH of the vagina. This can then make it easier for infections to...

Atrophic vaginitis is an irritation of the vagina/internal genitals caused by thinning tissues and less moisture in the vaginal walls. This often occurs in menopause because lower amounts of the hormone estrogen are produced by the body....

Some types of HPV cause genital warts. Other types of HPV are more serious and may cause cancer of the cervix, anus, vagina/internal genitals, penis/external genitals, genital area, and throat. This page has information only about...

Trichomoniasis can be cured with antibiotics.
Causes
Trichomoniasis is passed through vaginal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities where there is an exchange of body fluids. You can also get...

Causes
Cervicitis is most often caused by STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes simplex virus, and trichomonas, which are passed through vaginal and oral sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities...

PID can be cured with antibiotics.
Causes
The infections that cause PID can be passed through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities where there is an exchange of body fluids or...

Genital warts can be treated. They are a common infection in British Columbia.
Causes
You get genital warts through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities where there is skin-to-...

Yeast infections can be treated with over-the-counter medication.
Causes
The increase in yeast can be triggered by many factors, including taking antibiotics or corticosteroids, or having a lowered immune system. Yeast is not usually...

Chlamydia can be cured with antibiotics. It is the most commonly reported STI in British Columbia.
Causes
You get chlamydia through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities...

Gonorrhea can be cured with antibiotics. It is a common STI in British Columbia.
Causes
Gonorrhea is passed through vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. This includes both penetrative sex and sexual activities where there is an...

Some people enjoy oral sex, while other people do not. Some prefer to give or receive oral sex, but not the other way around.
It is helpful to talk with your partner or partners to share what you like and find out what they like....

Herpes can be managed. It is a very common STI in British Columbia.
There are two types of herpes simplex virus: herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2).
HSV-1 is commonly found around the mouth and is often called "...

Causes
DGI occurs in up to 3 percent of people who have untreated gonorrhea. It affects people with vaginas/internal genitals four times more often than people with penises/external genitals.
Symptoms
Early symptoms are often...

A dental dam is a piece of thin latex that is placed over the vagina/internal genitals or anus during oral sex to protect against many STIs.
Medical gloves can be worn when touching or penetrating the anus or the vagina...

A new condom should be used every time you have intercourse, as well as with each new partner, and when switching from anal to oral or vaginal penetration. The condom should be put on before the penis/external genitals touch the partner's...

When there is dryness, there is more chance that tender anal or vaginal/internal genital skin will tear, or a condom will break. Not only is it painful to have small tears, it is also easier to get or pass an STI if the skin is broken....

Safer Sex
STIs are usually less common among women who have sex with women*.
*Here women refers to individuals with vaginas or internal genitals, including trans men and non-binary individuals.
The chances of getting an STI...

People of all genders and sexual orientations explore giving and receiving anal play. The anal region is rich with nerve endings, so stimulation in this area can feel deeply erotic. People with prostates often enjoy indirect stimulation of...

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